hand interpretation

hand interpretation

The interpretation of physical characteristics of the hand as a way of assessing an individual.

Hand interpretation variations• Chirognomy (Cheirognomy)—The study of the hand’s shape, flexibility, colour, texture and the manner in which its owner uses it, which is believed by some to indicate various organ defects. • Chiromancy (Palmistry)—The (non-mainstream) interpretation of the lines of the hand (figure): (1) Line of life—Reveals vitality; breaks indicate illness or major changes; (2) Line of fate—Reveals things may come to bear on the person; (3) Line of the sun—Reveals artistic inclinations; (4) Line of health—Not always present; if present, it may indicate health problems; (5) Line of head—Reveals intelligence; (6) Line of heart—Reveals emotional and sexual life; (7) Girdle of Venus—Reveals restlessness, changeable personality. • Dermatoglyphics—The scientific study of skin patterns, which were studied by Sir Francis Galton (1822–1910) and whose pioneering work on fingerprints resulted in their classification according to three patterns: loops, arches and whorls.

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